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GAME PLAY THE WHISTLE


WHAT IS IT? The offi cial’s whistle is used to stop and start play. The ball


is dead when the offi cial blows the whistle. No player may move, unless directed by the offi cial, until the whistle


blows to restart play. FUNDAMENTALS


STAND When the whistle blows, all players must stop moving. The goalkeeper may move if she is within her goal circle.


ARM SIGNALS With the whistle, offi cials will use hand signals to indicate


penalties and direction of play. DEVELOPMENTAL


U9/U11/U13/U15 - The whistle offers a teaching opportunity to explain why it was blown and learn how to avoid it.


At all levels, players should learn the rules and understand where to go after the whistle is blown and during a held whistle.


RESTART Play resumes when the offi cial blows the whistle and drops her


arm straight down to the side.


SAFETY For the safety of all players, everyone must respect the offi cials’ whistles and calls.


PLAY SAFE


After a goal, the offi cial will blow a long whistle and use an arm signal to verify that the goal counts.


On an injury or timeout, players must drop their sticks where they stand.


Offi cials may use a stronger whistle tone as a warning to all players.


WHEN throughout the game to stop and start play


WHERE anywhere on the fi eld WHO the offi cials


WHY to call fouls and violations, start and stop play, and manage game


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